A total of 512 prisoners and inmates were released under an amnesty in prisons, jails, and labor camps across Mon State to mark the 78th Independence Day, which fell on January 4, it has been learned.

Those released include nine male prisoners and 15 female inmates from Kyaikmaraw Central Prison; 66 male prisoners and 76 female inmates from Mawlamyine Jail; and 118 male prisoners from Thaton Prison, all of whom were freed under the amnesty.

Similarly, 28 male prisoners were released from Inga Bo Labor Camp, 22 from Zingyaik Production Camp, 22 from Ringnyein Production Camp, 27 from Inbyawng Production Camp, 20 from Taung Sun Production Camp, 52 from Muppalin (Male) Production Camp, and 56 female inmates from Muppalin (Female) Production Camp. In total, 512 prisoners and inmates were released from the respective prisons, jails, and labor camps.

“We understand that one person charged under Section 505 was included. He is from Chaungzon Township in Mon State, and his sentence was also nearing completion. Most of the other prisoners and inmates were serving sentences under criminal law provisions,” said a person assisting with prisoners’ affairs.